Industry News

Drug and Alcohol Testing

October 02, 2019

As we gather new information regarding Oklahoma medical marijuana laws and regulations we will continue to add to this page. The last update was on 09/02/2019.

Background Check

September 16, 2019

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) voted at the 2019 NAPBS Annual Conference to approve the rebranding of their name to the Professional Background Check Association (PBSA). This change will transition the company into a global organization which was initiated 12 years ago by creating an international committee and three international chapters. This rebranding will be accompanied by a new logo and website, which you can view here.

Background Check

September 06, 2019

As an employer, you want to ensure a safe hire every time to protect your company’s reputation and workplace safety. Employees are often screened during the hiring process with a background check according to the company’s policy. Depending on the employer and the industry, background checks can vary greatly. Here is an in-depth guide to background checks, establishing what they are, how to use them, and how employers can benefit from them when conducted properly.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

August 29, 2019

In 2018, the opioid epidemic was at its peak with prescription pain killers becoming a gateway drug leading to drug abuse of fentanyl and heroin. After three waves of opioid overdose deaths, which saw drug abusers jump from opiates to fentanyl then heroin, we’re now entering the fourth, which is methamphetamine. As legislation enforces new opioid laws, the opioid epidemic is causing an increase in methamphetamine use.

Transportation Compliance

August 20, 2019

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed modifications to the current Hours of Service (HOS) rules that will increase safety standards and allow more flexibility for commercial drivers while they are on duty. The proposal was published on August 15th, with a 45-day comment period following. The changes would not interfere with driving time and continue to prevent Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers from driving more than eight consecutive hours without a 30-minute change in duty status. HOS rules are implemented to make the roads safer by requiring drivers to log their driving hours with accuracy and completion and limits the number of hours a driver can drive each day, which reduces fatigued drivers.

Background Check

August 14, 2019

Background investigations are common among most employers when protecting their company but aren’t always customized to meet industry specifics. Depending on the industry, such as the financial industry, background checks should be customized to include more in-depth searches, such as a financial due diligence search.

Acquisitions

August 06, 2019

DISA Global Solutions continues to expand into new geographies across North America while adding subject matter expertise and building a broader array of services to best serve the growing and diverse needs of our customers. DISA has an enterprise-wide commitment to provide the most comprehensive and compliant employee screening services for highly regulated, safety-sensitive end markets.